Blizzard is gearing up for the beta test of World of Warcraft's next expansion, so it's time to opt-in or be left out. Or you could just purchase a World of Warcraft annual pass for guaranteed beta access and a free copy of Diablo III.

With a new playable race and a new class coming in the Mists of Pandaria expansion, Blizzard's going to need a lot of people to make sure the balance is just right so they can break it later via patch. Folks that opt-in to the beta test via their Battle.Net account will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, but only after everyone that's purchased an annual pass for the game have gotten into the beta.

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If you really, really must guarantee early Panda parties you can purchase an annual pass up until the May 1. If not, hit up the opt-in fact to gauge your chances.